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Some few short years after the founding of the [[Republic of Achenar]], Marlin Duval was killed in a shuttle accident, in which her partner and children also perished. No evidence ever surfaced linking her brother Henson to the incident, but even the most loyal Imperial historians openly accept that the event was suspicious in light of his subsequent actions.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" />

Assuming control of the senate as Marlin's closest living heir, Henson Duval quickly disbanded the ruling council and installed himself as leader of the Achenar system's colonies. Citing the continued threats made by the Federation and their defencelessness in the face of a military invasion, Henson began a campaign of propaganda rejecting his sister's pacifistic ideals. Such was his passion and power of persuasion that he succeeded in converting the capricious colonists to his doctrines in a remarkably short period of time.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" />

Utilizing his popularity among the colonists and autocratic control of Achenar's government, Henson declared that control of the colony and any associated systems would be hereditary and pass from father to son. With this declaration in 2314, the [[Empire]] as we know it was born. Henson Duval was formally crowned as the first [[Emperor]] of the Empire in 2320.<ref name=":6">[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite_Encounters_RPG Elite Encounters RPG]</ref>

At this time, the federationFederation continued to invite the colony to accept Federal rule and abandon their fledgling Empire. Not only were these invitations met with outright refusal, but the Empire also began to approach nearby colonies to recruit them away from the Federation. Most historians agree that this was the catalyst for the Federation's move from diplomacy to military action.

Originally founded by Marlin Duval, who led the colonization of the Achenar system in the mid 23rd century, theThe Empire is based on a ''cliens'' system. Society is strictly stratified, with people being able to move between strata (lower strata particularly) based on money, patronage and influence.<ref name=":1" />

The [[Emperor]] is the head of state and head of government of the Empire. Monarchs of the [[Imperial Family]] have ruled the Empire since it was founded in 2320.<ref name=":6" /><ref>Tourist Beacon 0159, The Line of the Duvals</ref>